1 quotation linked to King James Bible — Luke 7:47 associated with Jesus, with source notes, explanations and related topics.
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“Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much.”
The line links forgiveness with a transformed response of love, emphasizing that mercy changes the meaning of a person’s past rather than denying it.
Source note: Luke 7:47 in the King James Version; Jesus explains the woman’s actions during the meal at the Pharisee’s house.